Back when they were young, Cate and Margie's friendship meant the world to them. But now they're worlds apart.Cate's living in Scotland with her gorgeous husband Dan and their perfect her life apparently a textbook example of domestic bliss.Margie, meanwhile, is a vision of career success. Her on-off boyfriend is a dashing war correspondent and her own job, as a highly-paid television executive, is exciting and demanding. To anyone looking in, her life is enviable.Then a school reunion brings them back together and it will be just in time. As their lives start spinning in unexpected new directions, having a best friend once more might be exactly what both women need...
Between You & Me Kirsty Scott Paperback I have known Kirsty as a professional colleague for more than 25 years. And latterly as a precious friend. She has always had an acerbic pen which at whim can be both beautiful and mesmerising. A rare creative talent. This is not my usual genre of choice, but such is the balance and craft of the writing that I am transported into her created world. Not my usual world of steel-eyed death and men, but a world of love and the consuming irony of middle class life. The plot is cohesive, the characters believable, and the humour will make you giggle out loud. Between You & Me is also a reflection on the importance of friends, especially in times of need. I came to this book late (first published in 2007) and after 391 pages have already dipped into her next one. Highly recommended.
I realise this novel is aimed at a female audience, but as a writer I like to read widely.
So, from this male reader’s perspective, I can honestly state that I enjoyed the majority of this book. The plot is cohesive, the characters believable, and I especially liked the humour.
While it’s not the type of novel I’d usually opt for, this did make a pleasant change. As mentioned, it’s good to read widely.
Loved it! A few laugh-out-loud bits. About how important friends are no matter how much time may have passed. Nothing in the world like a friend lending a listening ear, without being judgmental, and being there for you in times of need.
Even by the end of the first chapter, I was already hooked. Great book, well written, good story lines, little to no cliches, and good characters. Highly recommended.